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Your Trusted Legal Partner in Cornwall
Established in 1890, we are a long-standing legal practice based in Camborne, Cornwall, offering modern solutions to contemporary legal challenges. Our firm specialises in conveyancing, family law, criminal law, and private client services including wills, trusts, and probate. With over a century of combined experience, our team of solicitors and legal professionals provides clear, accessible legal support tailored to individual client needs. We maintain authorisation from the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) and adhere to the Solicitors Code of Conduct 2011. Our practice combines traditional values with contemporary approaches, ensuring clients receive both expertise and a personal touch. We offer home visits for specific matters and maintain accessible facilities with wheelchair ramps and downstairs meeting rooms.Our team includes Law Society Panel specialists and accredited duty solicitors, ensuring comprehensive representation across all areas of law we practice. We provide transparent pricing structures, including fixed fees for services like conveyancing and wills, alongside hourly rate options for complex litigation. Our criminal law department offers free initial police station representation and operates across Cornwall's courts and police stations. We maintain professional indemnity insurance and comply with all regulatory requirements, including VAT registration under number 132 2013 37.
Services
Conveyancing
Family Law
Criminal Defence
Wills & Probate
Legal Aid
Highlights and features
- We have over 130 years of combined legal experience since 1890
- Our team includes Law Society Panel specialists and accredited duty solicitors
- We offer transparent pricing with fixed fee options available
- We provide accessible services with home visits and wheelchair-accessible facilities
- Our practice maintains SRA authorisation and full professional indemnity insurance
Associations and certifications
- Solicitors Regulation Authority
- VAT registered
Services
Conveyancing
We specialise in residential property transactions, guiding clients through the complete conveyancing process from initial consultation to completion. Our services include contract preparation, property searches, and land registration. We provide clear communication throughout the 8-12 week process and offer transparent pricing options. Our team handles both freehold and leasehold transactions across Cornwall.
Family Law
Our family law specialists handle divorce proceedings, child custody arrangements, and domestic violence cases. We prioritise amicable dispute resolution while maintaining robust representation in court when necessary. The team includes Law Society Panel specialists and regularly represents clients in care proceedings. We offer emergency appointments for urgent family matters.
Criminal Defence
We provide expert criminal defence services from initial police station interviews through to court proceedings. Our accredited duty solicitors represent clients in matters ranging from motoring offences to serious criminal allegations. We offer free initial representation at police stations and maintain 24/7 availability for emergency cases requiring immediate legal assistance.
Wills & Probate
Our private client team prepares legally sound wills and administers estates with sensitivity and professionalism. We offer fixed fee options for standard wills and probate grants, alongside complex estate administration services. The department also handles lasting powers of attorney and deed variations, ensuring clients' wishes are properly documented and executed.
Legal Aid
We provide advice on legal aid eligibility for criminal and family law matters. Our team assists clients with applications and offers fixed fee services where legal aid isn't available. We ensure transparent cost discussions at the initial consultation and maintain clear communication about funding options throughout the legal process.
People
Rachel Wiles
Senior Partner
With over 25 years' experience, Rachel specialises in family law and leads our legal team. She qualified as a solicitor in 1995 and has been with the firm since 2003, focusing on complex child custody cases and domestic violence matters.
Teresa Blenard
Partner
Teresa has 20+ years' experience in property law and probate. She manages complex estate administrations and advises on inheritance tax planning. Qualified in 1998, she previously worked at a major national law firm before joining Walters Barbary in 2010.
Charles Hulley
Solicitor
Charles specialises in criminal defence with particular expertise in motoring offences. Qualified in 2005, he has represented clients in over 500 court cases and provides 24/7 emergency legal support for police station attendances.
Elouise Gregor
Head of Conveyancing
Elouise leads our property department with 15 years' experience in residential conveyancing. She qualified in 2008 and has managed over 1,000 property transactions, specialising in complex leasehold matters and new build purchases.
Julian Tyson
Solicitor
Julian handles family law and private client matters. Qualified in 2012, he specialises in child arrangement orders and has represented clients in over 200 care proceedings cases across Cornwall's family courts.
Questions
What areas of law do you specialise in?
We specialise in conveyancing, family law, criminal defence, and private client services including wills, trusts and probate. Our practice has particular expertise in Cornish property transactions and local family law matters.
Do you offer legal aid services?
We provide advice on legal aid eligibility for criminal and family law cases. While legal aid isn't available for all matters, we offer transparent fixed fee options and clear cost discussions at your initial consultation.
What are your conveyancing fees?
Our conveyancing fees start from £1,500 for straightforward transactions. We provide detailed quotes based on your specific property transaction, with transparent pricing that includes all standard disbursements and Land Registry fees.
Can you handle urgent legal matters?
Yes, we offer emergency appointments for urgent family law issues and criminal matters. Our accredited duty solicitors provide immediate representation at police stations and can attend court hearings on short notice.
Do you provide home visits?
We offer home visits for specific legal matters including will preparation and probate administration. Our offices are also wheelchair accessible with downstairs meeting rooms available for clients with mobility needs.
How long have you been in business?
We've been providing legal services in Cornwall since 1890 when Alfred Walters established the original practice. The current partnership has operated from Basset Chambers in Camborne since 2014.
